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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-14T22:01:49.000Z",
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    "Newcastle become defeat 10 man Aston Villa as they make FA Cup last 16 after comeback victory",
    "FA Cup round-up as Mansfield produces shock result against Burnley and Manchester City win",
    "Supporter stretchered out of FA Cup clash after medical emergency in crowd forced halt in play",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nLiverpool secured their passage into the FA Cup fifth round with a convincing 3-0 triumph against Brighton at Anfield on Saturday evening.\n\nCurtis Jones broke the deadlock before half-time, with Dominik Szoboszlai and Mohamed Salah adding further goals after the interval to seal a comfortable victory for Arne Slot's side.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe Reds will learn their next opponents when the fifth-round draw takes place on Monday night.\n\nBrighton had started brightly and dominated possession in the opening exchanges, but Liverpool's clinical finishing proved decisive as they dispatched the Seagulls without significant alarm on home soil.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe breakthrough arrived in the 42nd minute when Jones found the net with a deft finish.\n\nMilos Kerkez delivered an outstanding cross from the left flank, placing the ball perfectly into a dangerous area between goalkeeper and defenders.\n\nJones timed his run into the six-yard box expertly, meeting the delivery first time with a cushioned effort that struck the underside of the crossbar before crossing the line.\n\nLiverpool had threatened earlier, with a Gakpo header ruled out for offside and Jones himself going close with a deflected effort from distance that narrowly missed the target.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nAlisson was required to make an important save just before the break to preserve the lead.\n\nThe second goal arrived shortly after the restart and showcased Liverpool at their fluid best.\n\nCody Gakpo initiated the move from the left side of halfway, cutting inside before picking out Salah on the opposite flank with a precise diagonal pass.\n\nThe Egyptian winger controlled the ball expertly and laid it off with a delicate first-time touch into the path of the onrushing Szoboszlai.\n\n### LATEST SPORT NEWS\n\n\n\n\n  * Newcastle become defeat 10 man Aston Villa as they make FA Cup last 16 after comeback victory\n  * FA Cup round-up as Mansfield produces shock result against Burnley and Manchester City win\n  * Supporter stretchered out of FA Cup clash after medical emergency in crowd forced halt in play\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe Hungarian midfielder had timed his run into the penalty area perfectly and rifled an unstoppable shot into the top corner to double the advantage.\n\nIt was another spectacular strike to add to Szoboszlai's growing collection this campaign.\n\nSalah completed the scoring from the penalty spot in the 68th minute after winning the foul himself.\n\nThe Egyptian forward produced a moment of brilliance on the right wing, bringing the ball under control before spinning away from Kadioglu and driving into the box.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nPascal Gross brought him down as he cut inside, leaving the referee with little choice but to point to the spot.\n\nSalah stepped up and dispatched an emphatic finish into the top corner, giving Steele no chance despite the goalkeeper diving the correct way.\n\nThe goal was Salah's 262nd in Liverpool colours, further cementing his legendary status at the club.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards:The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Mohamed Salah steals the spotlight as Liverpool cruise through FA Cup after Brighton win"
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